6 months old!

My little one is now 6 months old...how crazy is that? It seems like just yesterday that I was in the hospital having him, but at the same time it feels like a LIFETIME ago. Caden is starting to sit up, and he has streamlined his rolling technique to the point where I need to baby proof asap! He is developing into such a sweetheart, very affectionate and cuddly. He is also very impatient (wonder where he gets that from lol) and gets frustrated very fast. He has a big personality and it's such a joy to see him grow every day.



Starting solids has not altered his need for nursing in the slightest...he still does about every hour and a half. Right now he has tried oatmeal cereal, prunes, peas, squash, sweet potatoes and apples. Next will be pears...not sure about banana yet because of it's constipation causing qualities. He is eating well, usually a morning feeding, and afternoon feeding, and some oatmeal before bed.




He takes 3 naps a day and goes to bed between 9 and 9:30pm...wakes up at around 6am to nurse, then back to sleep until about 8:30am. Thank the Lord - he is a sleeper like his parents!!! :)


In other news, in just under 2 weeks all 3 of us will be flying to South Dakota for Nate's sister's (Bethany's) wedding. First time on a plane with a baby...trying not to be nervous lol! Caden has been having the normal "stranger anxiety", so I really hope I can minimize his stress with all of the new faces who want to squeeze and cuddle him! He will love the travelling though, he is so fascinated with the world!


Tomorrow is Caden's 6 month doctor's appointment, which only means one thing...SHOTS! Poor baby, it seems a lot tougher (for mamma anyway) the older he gets. I'll post an update tomorrow if I can remember.


Here is a photo of Caden with Penelope Stade when she came over with her parents for dinner the other day. Cuties!